Director of Strategic Partnerships

Lightworks

Director of Strategic Partnerships

San Diego, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Bonus based on performance

    Company parties

    Competitive salary

    Employee discounts

    Free food & snacks

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    About the Role

    Lightworks is seeking a relationship-driven professional to build and deepen long-term partnerships across the luxury residential construction and design community.

    This is not a traditional sales role.

    You will not close deals, price projects, or compete with our sales team.

    Instead, you will focus on outreach, visibility, and strategic relationship development to expand our overall opportunity funnel and strengthen our brand presence in the market.

    This role wins when the sales team wins.

    Who This Role Is For

    You may be a strong fit if you:

    Naturally build trust without being pushy

    Enjoy hosting events and bringing people together

    Have high emotional intelligence

    Are patient and comfortable with long-term relationship building

    Take pride in representing a premium brand

    Thrive in structured environments and respect process

    Are comfortable being compensated on company-wide performance

    This role is not suited for transactional or quota-driven sales personalities.

    Key Responsibilities

    Develop and nurture relationships with custom builders, architects, interior designers, and strategic trade partners

    Represent Lightworks at industry events (ASID, AIA, builder associations, etc.)

    Host Experience Center tours for qualified trade partners

    Organize and execute CEU events and relationship-building gatherings

    Maintain consistent outreach cadence and follow-up

    Activate new relationships into the company CRM process

    Collaborate closely with the sales team without competing for deals

    Qualifications

    Preferred experience in one or more of the following:

    Luxury residential construction

    Interior design industry

    Architecture industry

    Builder/vendor/manufacturer representation

    Real estate relationship management

    High-end hospitality or client relations

    Strong communication skills and professional presentation required.

    Local industry relationships in San Diego preferred.

    About Lightworks

    Lightworks is a luxury residential design-build technology firm serving custom builders, architects, and interior designers in San Diego.

    We integrate:

    Electrical

    Lighting Design

    Lighting Control & Smart Power

    Motorized Shades & Drapery

    AV, Networking & Access Control

    We operate with strong systems, clear process, and a team-first culture.

    Compensation

    Additional Compensation Includes:

    Base Salary

    % of total company gross sales (paid quarterly)

    New relationship activation bonuses

    Event hosting and activation incentives

    Annual performance accelerator tied to company growth

    Target total compensation: $116,000 – $150,000+ depending on company performance and results.